Happenings Program Guide Fall 2017 | Page 36

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DON’T MISS THE VOLUNTEER RECEPTION December 1, 2017 | 5:00pm As a thank you and welcome back, we invite all of our wonderful volunteers to a reception at 5:00pm, on Friday December 1st, 2017. The reception will be located at the home of our generous hosts, Elsa & Peter Soderberg (255 Whiskey Row, Boca Grande). If you are currently a volunteer or are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Friends of Boca Grande, please join us! RSVP is required if you plan to attend, so please contact the Friends office by November 17 at Photos by: JANE RINGER (941) 964-0827 or by email at [email protected]. This event is It takes a team to make our programs happen here at Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, and a generously sponsored by U.S Trust. vital part of that team is our wonderful volunteers. We know there is a plethora of talent on the island, and if you have ever wanted to put your skills to use at the Boca Grande Community Center, there are a variety of ways you can do it! HERE IS A SAMPLE OF SOME OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE PROGRAM GREETERS: We always need help taking tickets and handing out programs at the entrance doors to the auditorium. USHERS: Ushers encourage people to fill in all the seats, keep a count of empty seats for people on standby, and distribute and pick up question/answer cards. BOOK & MUSIC SALES: Many of the programs include an opportunity to meet the author or artist and purchase autographed books and CDs. Be prepared for a fast-paced experience! CABARET & JAZZ CREW: Get a behind-the-scenes experience and be a part of the set-up and/or clean-up crew for Coconut Cabaret and All That Jazz events held at the Crowninshield Community House. …and there are many more opportunities. Please consider sharing your talent and help us showcase the life and times at the Boca Grande Community Center. Call the Friends office at 941-964-0827 today! 36 2 0 17 / 18 P R O G R A M G U I D E